Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion
finely chopped
- 3 carrots
cut into ½-inch dice
- 2 ribs celery
finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
finely minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups cooked chicken
diced small
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
melted
- 1 cup milk
Directions
- 1
Place the chicken broth in a small saucepan and warm over low heat.
- 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute until the onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 3
Slowly add the hot chicken broth, stirring constantly, and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. Adjust the heat to maintain a slow simmer while you prepare the dumplings.
- 4
Make the Dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the melted butter and milk and stir with a rubber spatula until the dough just comes together.
- 5
Stir the chicken, peas, and parsley into the pot. Drop the dumpling mixture by large spoonfuls of dough over the surface of the chicken stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Check the dumplings with a toothpick to see if they’re done; if they are still doughy in the middle, flip them over, cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food experience? This Homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers a deeply satisfying meal, built completely from scratch with a rich, savory stew and wonderfully fluffy dumplings. You can even make it a quick meal by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
What sets this recipe apart is its commitment to flavor development from the ground up, starting with a fragrant blend of aromatics slowly cooked in butter. The magic truly happens when that foundation marries with a perfectly balanced, velvety broth, supporting tender pieces of chicken and those irresistibly pillowy dumplings, ensuring every bite is pure comfort.
Prepare for a spoonful of pure warmth and nostalgia. You'll savor a hearty, creamy stew brimming with tender diced chicken, sweet carrots, and earthy celery, all infused with aromatic garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaves. The texture is a delightful contrast of the soft, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings against the savory, substantial broth. This dish is designed to be a deeply comforting and fulfilling meal, perfect for a cozy evening or a family gathering, promising a satisfying culinary experience that feels both rustic and refined.
While this recipe shines made completely from scratch, you can easily adapt the chicken component. For a quicker weeknight meal, simply use diced cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken specifically for the recipe. This allows you to enjoy all the homemade goodness with significantly less active cooking time.
This Homemade Chicken and Dumplings is a quintessential dish for a comforting family dinner. Serve it warm in large bowls, perhaps with a sprinkle of fresh minced parsley for a bright finish, making it an inviting centerpiece for any gathering.